Savannah Arts Academy

School Overview
Savannah Arts Academy (SAA) is a premier public magnet high school located in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia. Renowned for its rigorous academic standards and commitment to the arts, the school operates on a competitive audition-based admissions process. Students at SAA choose a specific "major" to pursue throughout their high school career, which may include disciplines such as dance, theater, visual arts, communication arts, instrumental music, or vocal music. This specialized focus allows students to receive pre-professional training while simultaneously completing a challenging college-preparatory curriculum.

Beyond its artistic offerings, Savannah Arts Academy is consistently ranked among the top high schools in Georgia due to its exceptional performance on standardized tests and its high graduation rates. The school fosters a unique campus culture that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, often resulting in students who go on to attend prestigious universities and conservatories. By bridging the gap between traditional academics and intensive arts education, the academy provides a distinct environment designed to cultivate well-rounded, disciplined, and innovative young scholars.
905
Total Students
62.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Savannah Arts Academy
Demographic Student Count
White527
Hispanic96
Black142
Asian63
Two or More76
American Indian1
  • White
    527 (58.2 %)
  • Black
    142 (15.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    96 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    76 (8.4 %)
  • Asian
    63 (7.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Savannah-Chatham County
Phone: (912)395-5000
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 905
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Grade 9 230
Grade 10 233
Grade 11 221
Grade 12 221

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Savannah Arts Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 9230
Grade 10233
Grade 11221
Grade 12221
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Savannah Arts Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female61768.2%
Male28831.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)